Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Devon
Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Salvation Army, Sheppards Row, Exmouth, EX8 1PW
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank) sits behind roughly 1,093 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ← Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank) none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Arty Boat Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Curry Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank)
What is Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank)'s food hygiene rating?
Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank) last inspected?
Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank) was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank) compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank) holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Exmouth Salvation Army (\& Food Bank) and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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